This week, Andy, Sarah, and Rick explore how comparing yourself to others can shape and sometimes sabotage your performance. Andy reflects on how comparison impacted his Olympic career, Rick opens up about measuring himself against his pre-injury form, and Sarah shares how others have inspired her to improve.

Together, they discuss whether comparison can ever be useful in running and offer advice on building a healthier mindset toward it.

The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.

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Sarah’s just returned from Sweden, where she ran a marathon 1,300 meters underground - yes... UNDERGROUND! Wearing a hard hat and head torch, and barely able to see a few meters ahead, she braved the heat, humidity (and not to mention) brutal elevation to set a new Guinness World Record with a group of other incredible runners.

Meanwhile, Tom is clocking up distances he’s never tackled before as he dives deep into training for his first-ever ultramarathon. He’s feeling all the nerves, excitement, and occasional madness that come with it - and shares it all with Sarah and Rick.

The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.

Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel Club

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After Rick’s tirade last week about a fellow Parkrunner’s heavy breathing, the team are back to explore the science behind how breathing affects your running. What’s really happening to your lungs and body when you run? Can you actually change the way you breathe and could it improve your performance?

Plus, the team recap all the action from the Cape Town Marathon, featuring a surprise live quiz from The Running Channel’s very own Jess Furness, reporting straight from Cape Town!

The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.

Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel Club

For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

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Mentioned in this episode:

Runna TRC Code

Sports Tours International